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Hotels near Lagos

Historic property. Cosy rooms. Pousada Palacio de Estoi is located in the town of Estoi, just 10 km from Faro, on the grounds of a beautiful 19th-century palace. The air-conditioned rooms feature a contemporary design and are equipped with private bathrooms with bath and shower. Some rooms include wall-mounted flat-screen TVs. Pousada Palacio de Estoi features gardens and tea pavilions. Its architecture includes many original elements such as wall paintings and antique furnishings. Other relaxation options include swimming in the indoor and outdoor pools or visiting the sauna. Nearby leisure activities are cycling and hiking. When travelling with dogs, please note that an extra charge of 25€ per pet, per night applies. Please note that a maximum of 1 dog is allowed. Please note that the property can only allow dogs with a maximum weight of 15 kilos. A complimentary breakfast is served at Pousada Palacio de Estoi’s restaurant. Specialties from the Algarve, including freshly caught fish and seafood are served in the evening. End the meal with Algarvian sweets made from locally grown almonds and figs. Show full description

Elegant. Popular among couples. The 5-star Vila Joya boasts a Two Michelin Star Restaurant and scenic Ocean views. The award-winning resort features two outdoor pools, spa facilities and a golf academy, offering customized training. The luxurious guest rooms feature a Moorish-inspired design and offer balconies overlooking the coast. All rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a cable TV, a minibar, and a CD/DVD player. Free WiFi is also available. Vila Joya Spa offers various therapies and features a sauna, a steam bath and an outdoor hot tub. Guests of Vila Joya can also relax at the hotel’s garden or terrace and enjoy the landscape. Vila Joya’s prestigious restaurant was ranked in San Pellegrino's World´s 50 Best Restaurants. It proposes a set menu of Mediterranean seafood with high-quality French haute cuisine, using fresh local ingredients from the Algarve markets. Hotel Vila Joya is located next to Praia de Galé beach and is less than 40 km away from Faro Airport. A private limousine transfer, to and from the airport, is available for an extra fee. Free on-site parking is possible. Show full description

Beach front location. Historic. Great restaurant. Set in a stately historical building, Bela Vista offers boutique accommodation on the cliffs of Praia da Rocha. Guests will enjoy the direct access to beach area of this property, the first hotel of the Algarve Region. Bela Vista consists of 3 separate houses, each with a unique design. All rooms are decorated with a marine theme and most provide views of the Atlantic Ocean from private balconies. Amenities include free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Al fresco dining is possible on the terrace of the restaurant, facing the sun setting in the evenings. The menu is based on staple Algarvean and Portuguese food, complemented by a varied wine list. The new Marina of Portimão is 800 metres away and bikes can be rented to explore the surrounding area. Faro International Airport can be reached in 1 hour from the Bela Vista Hotel & Spa. Alto Golf Course is 2,5 km away. Show full description

Close to beach front. Lovely property. Great views. Located on cliffs overlooking Praia das Gaivotas and the Atlantic Ocean, Vilalara Thalassa Resort features a luxurious spa, 6 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Spacious suites are surrounded by extensive landscaped gardens, 3 tennis courts and 1 padel court. The air-conditioned guest rooms have private balconies overlooking the gardens, the sea or the pool. Free WiFi, satellite TV and a large seating area are offered in all rooms. Guests can enjoy thalassotherapy treatments and hot stone massages at the spa. A sauna and a Turkish bath are featured. Vilalara Thalassa offers a fitness centre and yoga classes. The B&G Restaurant is a low-calorie restaurant offering gourmet Portuguese cuisine and a buffet breakfast. The Terrace Grill is a seasonal restaurant providing seafood and summer barbecues. Tonic Lounge Bar has sea views from its poolside location. Vilalara Thalassa Resort has direct access to the Praia das Gaivotas beach and a car and bicycle rental service is provided by the resort. Aeroporto Internacional de Faro is 57 km away and free private parking is available on site. Show full description

Delightful property. Cosy rooms. This charming, 19th century manor house was converted into a design country house with modern interiors. It features free Wi-Fi, indoor and outdoor pools and massage treatments. Praia da Luz is just 2 km away. The elegant rooms at the Vila Valverde are fitted with modern furnishings and plush beds. Each has floor-to-ceiling windows, a seating area and satellite TV. Guests can enjoy regional and international cuisine at the contemporary restaurant. Local drinks are served in a relaxing atmosphere at the bar. Vila Valverde Design Country Hotel offers free, private parking on site and car and bicycle rental services. Lagos Train Station is a 5-minute drive away. Show full description

Unique. Outstanding SPA facilities. Offering outdoor pool;Hotel Capela das Artes is located in Alcantarilha, 3 km from Armação de Pêra. Free WiFi access is available in this historical building. Besides the spacious lawn with sun loungers surrounding the pool.Guests can also visit the 17th century old olive oil press of Quinta da Cruz and the chapel in the property from the 15th century, classified as a monument of public interest. This accommodation will provide guests with a TV and air conditioning. Featuring a bath, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy a pool view and a garden view from all the rooms. Hotel Capela das Artes offers guests a various rooms for meetings and events. Guests can visit the traditional restaurants within 300 metres and taste the Algarve gastronomy and their fish and seafood specialties. Services provided include airport shuttle and daily maid service. Guests can relax in this 6 hectares of olive grove property completed with several pieces of art. Golf lovers will find various golf courses within 5 km including the Amendoeira, Ocêanico and Salgados. Access to the A22 motorway is 1 km away and Albufeira 11 km away. Portimão is a 17-minute drive away and Faro International Airport is 47 km away. Show full description

Charming. Great location. Hostel Casa dos Arcos - Charm Guesthouse is set on an 18th century palace located in the the centre of Albufeira's Old Town, a 2-minute walk from the beach. Guests can enjoy the lounge bar in the garden. The property features various living areas where guests can relax. Certain units feature views of the garden or city. Rooms have a private bathroom. You will find luggage storage space at the property. Albufeira Marina is 1.2 km from Hostel Casa dos Arcos - Charm Guesthouse, while The Strip - Albufeira is 2.3 km from the property. Faro Airport is 26 km away. Show full description

Beach front location. Very cosy. Great interior design. Located in beautiful countryside in Algarve, Quinta da Lua is a boutique hotel set among fragrant gardens. Only 4 km from Tavira, it features an eco saltwater pool with verandas naturally shaded by olive trees, and nearby golf facilities. Each room at Quinta da Lua has a blend of modern and traditional décor, combining rough terracotta floors and beamed ceilings. All rooms open out on to private balconies with views of the surroundings. During the warmer months, breakfast is served on the wooden terrace in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. Friendly staff at the Quinta da Lua hotel can provide information on nearby Praia do Barril. Wireless access and parking are available at no additional cost. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Quinta dos Vales is a wine estate situated in the heart of the Western Algarve. Set amongst the tranquil surroundings of vineyards and wine farms, the Wine Estate offers self-catering accommodation, which features terraces, a large outdoor pool, an award winning winery, panoramic terrace and a landscaped garden to explore. Wine tasting is offered at the Quinta dos Vales Wine Estate, with its own wine Marquês dos Vales. Quinta dos Vales Wine Estate offers free bicycles for guests to explore the Algarve countryside. The self-catering villas and apartments are decorated in natural colours and modern furnishings. All accommodation include WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, a separate dining and seating area with sofa lounges and a flat-screen satellite TV. Local restaurants are within a 15-minute walk. Guests can sunbathe on the terrace by the large swimming pool or relax with a massage. The landscaped garden features a variety of art exhibitions. Local activities include hiking, swimming and cycling. Estômbar Railway Station is a 15-minute walk, Slide and Splash water park is a 30-minute walk and Faro Airport is a 50-minute drive. An airport shuttle is available upon request. Show full description

Elegant. Great restaurant. Vila Vita Parc is set on a clifftop overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Located in Alporchinhos, it consists of Moorish-style buildings surrounded by tropical gardens. The rooms feature a balcony or terrace where charming views of the Atlantic Ocean and Armação de Pêra can be admired. Some accommodation is fitted with a seating area and cable TV. In the landscaped gardens, Vila Vita Parc offers several pools. The hotel also offers an on-site nursery and a children’s play park. Vila Vita’s Spa features 12 treatment rooms, 1 yoga garden pavilion and the Hypoxi Studio offering revolutionary body sculpting techniques. A gym is available as well and sports activities on-site include mini golf and a tennis court. With 12 restaurants and 6 bars, the food offered varies from local Portuguese seafood dishes to Asian cuisine. Vila Vita Parc features a wine cellar stocked with fine wines. Show full description

Comfortable beds. Set in the rural Algarve landscape, Vale d'El Rei Resort is surrounded by vineyards and only 3 km from the sandy Marinha Beach. It has 2 pools, a stream, and lake. Decorated in warm chocolate and earthy tones, all spacious rooms feature wicker and suede furnishings. Fitted with terracotta flooring, each has a satellite TV. The Pool Terrace serves a buffet breakfast and light meals. Mediterranean cuisine can be enjoyed at the Serenata restaurant while the Calabash Café offers a nice setting for cocktails. Relaxation facilities at Vale d'El Rei Resort include a day spa with sauna and Turkish baths as well a lit tennis court. The hotel activities team can arrange horse riding, mountain biking and fishing excursions. Vale d'El Rei Resort provides guests with a free shuttle service to Carvoeiro Beach. Show full description

Romantic. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Peacefully situated on a 52-acre estate in Costa Vicentina Nature Park, Casa da Seiceira offers cosy accommodation and an outdoor pool, just a 10-minute walk from the hiking trails by the sea. All guest rooms are comfortably furnished and appointed with air conditioning and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. They also feature a microwave and refrigerator. An extensive daily breakfast is served in Seiceira’s breakfast room. It includes home-baked Alentejo bread, waffles and natural jams. Tea, coffee and fruit are available all day in Casa's lobby, as well as free Wi-Fi. Guest can spend a day sunbathing by the pool in the garden. Inside the guesthouse, the lounge room with fireplace offers a pleasant spot to read a book or join in a conversation. The friendly owners can provide local information and travel arrangements. The coastal township of Azenha is only 2 km from the guesthouse. Show full description

Beach front location. Comfortable beds. With a hilltop location offering views over Alvor Bay and Meia Praia Beach, within a private condominium, Foz da Ria features self-catering apartments. The property features tennis courts, sauna and gym. Each 1 and 2-bedroom apartment has a modern décor throughout and a private balcony. All air-conditioned apartments include a satellite TV and a living room featuring sofas and a dining area. Each kitchen is fully equipped, and guests can prepare their meals here. All utensils are provided, as well as bath and bed linen. The outdoor pools offer children and adults an opportunity to relax after a tennis match. The Palmares Golf Course, one of the oldest in Portugal, is within 2.5 km from Foz da Ria. Meia Praia Beach is within a 10-minute drive, and Lagos city is 10 km from the apartments. Faro International Airport is 82 km and Lagos Train Station is 15 minutes’ driving from Foz da Ria. Show full description

Comfortable beds. Situated in Lagos, this 4-star resort is 2,5 km from the city centre and 2 km from Meia Praia Beach. It offers lush, landscaped gardens, a large, outdoor pool and free public Wi-Fi. Jardim Da Meia Praia offers elegantly furnished townhouses and apartments. Each has a fully equipped kitchen and private terrace. Some apartments have air conditioning. Guests can relax in a sun lounger on the terrace by the outdoor pool. A tennis court is also available. Jardim Da Meia Praia offers a play area and children’s pool. The landscaped hotel gardens include a stream and Japanese bridge. The resort's seasonal restaurant, Restaurant Destino, serves a wide selection of snacks and daily specials cooked with fresh ingredients. Show full description

Great value. Peacefully located in Carvoeiro’s countryside and surrounded by lush gardens, this resort features an outdoor pool surrounded by palm trees and a fully equipped spa and gym. Free Wi Fi is available. The bright and airy rooms and suites at the 5-star Vale d'Oliveiras Quinta Resort & Spa feature a balcony or terrace overlooking the resort's grounds. The suites are self catering and have a fully equipped kitchen with a washing machine. The Olive Tree Restaurant serves Portuguese and Mediterranean dishes on the terrace, which overlooks the swimming pool. The hotel also offers the Jasmin Bar, which serves light meals and healthy options prepared with fresh ingredients. Guests can enjoy a range of relaxation therapies at the spa, including full-body massages and hot-stone massages. There is also a Turkish bath and indoor pool. For younger guests, the Quinta Resort offers a children’s playground with fun activities. Gramacho and Vale da Pinta golf courses are within 2 km. Show full description

Great breakfast. This family-run hotel in Lagos offers rooms with a private balcony and a surrounding palm garden with a swimming pool and sun terrace. The restaurant serves traditional Algarvean meals. The guest rooms at Solar de Mós are decorated in a rustic style and include an LCD TV, air conditioning and a seating area. Each private bathroom offers a bathrobe and a hairdryer. The restaurant with its fireplace offers a classic setting to taste some garlic shrimps or traditionally cooked lamb. The adjoining terrace overlooks the well-maintained garden and pool area. Guests can relax on a sun lounger by the pool or book a massage for a relaxing afternoon. Children can enjoy the kid’s pool, play some darts or relax in the lobby with its old clocks and mosaic tiles. Solar de Mós is situated 2 km from the historic centre of Lagos and 1 km from the Porto de Mós beach. The Boavista and Palmares golf courses are less than 6 km away. The 24-hour reception staff at Solar de Mós can arrange car and bike rentals. Free parking is available. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Just a short drive from historic Lagos, this hotel features tennis courts and a heated swimming pool. Each apartment has a private balcony. Each studio and apartment at the Atalaia Sol Aparthotel - tennis & heated pool in winter has a fully equipped kitchen and TV. Rooms overlook the pool and garden. Leisure facilities at Atalaia include a large heated swimming pool available during the winter. Free WiFi is available in all areas of the hotel. The many nearby beaches present opportunities for windsurfing and snorkelling. Guests can take a boat to the grottos, or book a jeep safari at the front desk. The Boa Vista Golf Course a 5-minute drive from the Atalaia Sol. Show full description

The 5-star Martinhal Sagres is located in the Algarve region overlooking the beach, 3km from the historic fishing port of Sagres. It offers boutique-style rooms and villas with private balconies and terraces. The resort has 5 swimming pools in total. The main pool is set in stylish wooden terrace. It overlooks the Beach Club Garden and is served by its own bar. Guests can play tennis on Martinhal Sagres' artificial grass tennis courts. Martinhal Sagres also has different children’s activities for each age. Indoor activities include Wiis, Playstations and internet, whilst outdoor activities include surf lessons, paddle tennis, and football challenges. Martinhal Sagres has 3 restaurants: O Terraço offers fine dining, As Dunas serves seafood and the Italian restaurant, Os Gambuzinos, has à la carte dining. There are also 4 bars for guests to enjoy various beverages. The Martinhal Sagres is situated a one-hour drive from Faro International Airport. Show full description

Great views. Popular among couples. Overlooking the Sagres fort and the lighthouse of Cape St Vicent, Pousada de Sagres enjoys a beautiful cliff-top location along the Atlantic Ocean. The sunbeds around the swimming pool offer breathtaking views of the coast. Sporty guests can enjoy a game of tennis on the tennis courts or go fishing. The property also provides charging stations for electric vehicles. Guest rooms of the Pousada de Sagres include air conditioning, a work desk and safe. Each room has a modern bathroom with free toiletries. After a relaxing day, guests of the Pousada de Sagres can enjoy traditional Portuguese meals in the hotel’s restaurant. The Sagres fort is located a 5-minute drive away from the hotel. Lagos can be reached in a 30-minute drive. Show full description

Set within expansive, lush gardens, this 5-star resort in the Algarve is 5 km from Portimão and the city of Lagos. Penina Hotel & Golf Resort features a selection of sports and leisure facilities, including 3 golf courses and a large outdoor swimming pool. The rooms at Penina Hotel & Golf Resort are filled with natural light and have plush beds with white linens. Some open onto balconies and feature seating areas. Many overlook the pool area. Leisure amenities include massage treatments, a sauna, a well-equipped fitness centre, 5 on site tennis courts. For younger guests, Penina Hotel & Golf Resort features a Children's Club, which offers weekly programmes with a selection of leisure and sporting activities. There are 5 restaurants available, which serve a range of Portuguese, Italian and international cuisine. Children’s menus and themed evenings are offered. The 4 on site bars provide light snacks and cocktails. Free parking is offered at the hotel. Alvor Beach and Continente Shopping Centre are both a 5-minute drive away from the Penina Hotel & Golf Resort . Show full description